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I would say that most of what makes Christmas so magical is the food. I guess there’s also family, presents and time off work, but realistically, I’m just here for the grub. The magnificence of eating and overindulging will mean different things to different people, but here are the ones that do it for me. … Continue reading →

This recipe was borne out of a series of predicaments that arose when I recently tried to get creative with some lamb shanks. I was to either take the Moroccan route (one full of warm spices and probably with some chickpeas and apricots thrown in at the end) or the boozy route (essentially involving lots … Continue reading →

Recently I’ve acquired a bit of a soft spot for sherry. I know – it’s come as a bit of a shock to me as well, and initially it was not something I cared to admit. And yet what I once thought of as synonymous with old ladies at Christmas has now become my saviour. … Continue reading →

Generally, food holds a very special place within my heart, winning more of my affection than most humans ever could. Whether it’s steamed mussels on a day where I’m feeling like something delectably fiddly or a slab of the dirtiest, filthiest chocolate cake when I need a hit for my sweet tooth, there’s a lot … Continue reading →

Pasta often makes up the backbone of a meal, but it all too easily hogs the limelight from other ingredients. This dish reverses the effects and gives a little glory back to the other components. By breaking up sheets of lasagne, you retain the wonderful layered effect that its form gives, but one that unassumingly … Continue reading →

Not exactly the most elegant of garnishes, but these salty little fuckers pack a mighty punch. Just forget that they can look a bit like rabbit droppings and simply pop the nuggets of saline pleasure between your lips and you won’t be disappointed. I first came across them at a restaurant in Bristol and I … Continue reading →

This recipe is great not just because it is cheap and healthy, but also because it requires very little washing up. I would happily slave away over a stove for hours on end, but on facing a sink full of pots and pans all heavy with grease, my poor little heart melts. However, this recipe … Continue reading →